preserves

present tense third-person singular of preserve

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Recent Examples of preserves This preserves development velocity while preventing the entropy that eventually strangles the innovation vibe coding enables. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Slow down and study the impacts to protect workers and preserves the investment and jobs that make opportunity possible in the first place. Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 The postwar 1947 Imperial House Law, which largely preserves conservative prewar family values, also only allows male succession. Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025 Planning Commissioner Mark Rosene noted the project preserves golf, but also adds a new, unique experience, and made the motion to approve the application, which was approved 6-0 by commissioners. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs. Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025 The process preserves raw materials and allows non-reusable cells to be passed on to recyclers, who can still recover lithium, cobalt, and other critical elements. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025 Now, as Darlington hosts its 75th Southern 500, Gordon stands as one who’s written — and now preserves — its history. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
  • Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
  • That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.
    Mae Anderson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This multimodal integration not only saves manual labor but improves the accuracy and defensibility of benchmarking outcomes, particularly important for transfer pricing in complicated, multi-jurisdictional settings.
    Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Lukas Weese Shot of the day Jannik Sinner saves a break point with a flick of the wrists and a sharp angle.
    The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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